THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – It Could Be Getting Ugly!
It’s hard to believe that it’s already the final weekend before Christmas! Where did the time go? Anyway, here’s the last batch of holiday festivities that could get ugly!
The River North neighborhood is the place to be if you’re looking for somewhere to gather and celebrate holiday cheer with friends —
Join Santa’s Elves this Saturday at the Headquarters Beercade (213 W. Institute Pl.) for the first annual Elfed Up Christmas Crawl from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. This brand-new bar crawl travels to multiple neighborhood bars in River North and tickets include free Elf Ears (while supplies last), entry up to 5+ venues (no cover), drink specials, a complimentary shot at designated bars, take home swag, DJs at all venues, prizes, giveaways, and more! Plus, the party continues at Fame Nightclub (157 W. Ontario Pl.) afterwards. It’s an epic holiday adventure not to miss!
Tunnel, Tree House, and Moe’s Cantina in River North will be decking the halls for the biggest Christmas party in Chicago this Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the Ugly Sweater DAY Party. Gather your closest friends and don your favorite ugly sweater while enjoying free admission, a complimentary brunch buffet, two drink tickets, complimentary Santa hats, $5 holiday themed shot specials, giveaways and more!
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, the Hubbard Inn (110 W. Hubbard St.) wants you to join them for their Ugly Sweater Holiday Party this Saturday from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Holiday highlights include three dance floors, immersive experiences, activations, dancers, competitions, a 360-photo booth, giveaways, and more! All you need to do is dress in an ugly sweater, a holiday onesie, or a festive costume!
For those who haven’t completed, or even started, their holiday shopping, Chicago’s world-famous European-style antique and vintage market, the Randolph Street Holiday Market, returns this Saturday and Sunday to Plumber’s Hall (1341 W. Randolph St.) in the West Loop. Here you’ll find the most unusual and stylishly crafted mix of vintage and modern decorative objects, art, fashion, jewelry, housewares, hostess gifts, and more from 125+ vendors on three levels. Guests can also enjoy the market’s bar for a beer, wine, bloody mary or champagne and local eateries while browsing vendors and listening to holiday music from local DJs! ‘Tis the weekend to complete your holiday shopping!!
In honor of Hanukkah , which begins at sunset this Sunday, here are some Hanukkah festivities for all to enjoy:
The JCC Chicago is hosting 8 Nights of Hanukkah both in-person and with virtual programming across the Chicagoland area. The 1st Night, 1st Light will be held at Gallagher Way (3635 N. Clark St.) in the Wrigleyville neighborhood this Saturday (3 p.m.-6 p.m.). Families are invited to light the first candle and celebrate with live music, entertainers, Hanukkah games, giveaways, and more! Click link above for the remaining 7 nights festivities.
Grab your dreidel and the whole mishpocha and head on over to Strawdog Theatre Company’s annual hit show Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins now through December 31st at the Edge Off-Broadway Theater (1133 W. Catalpa Ave.) in the Edgewater neighborhood. The goblins are at it again! Will Hershel of Ostropol be able to outsmart them?
Join the Norwood Park neighborhood this Sunday (4 p.m.) for their 4th annual LED Chanukah Celebration at Centennial Park (6068 N. Northwest Hwy.). This event features an LED show, live music, Chanukah swag, a chocolate gelt drop from atop a fire truck ladder, activities for the whole family, latkes, donuts and more!
Holiday Cheers!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
